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ADDRESS: 8539 S EXCHANGE AVE
Inspection # 13024507
VIOLATIONS BUILDING CODE CITATION VIOLATION DETAILS
CN015062 Failed to remove obstruction from exitway that hampers travel and evacuation. (13-160-070, 13-196-080) WEST IRON GATE; PADLOCK.
CN041063 Failed to cut or remove weeds, grass or other growth that present a fire hazard. (15-4-970) YARD AREA; HIGH WEEDS.
CN066034 Failed to maintain balcony in good repair and free from cracks and defects. (13-196-530(e), 13-196-641) WEST BALCONY, WEST BALCONY WALL BUCKLING OUT, BALCONY WALL CHIP BRICKS, STONE CAP OPEN JOINT.[SUBMIT PERMIT TO RESET BRICK WALL]
CN070024 Failed to repair or replace defective or missing members of porch system. (13-196-570, 13-196-641) ENCLOSE PORCH; STRINGER BROKEN, HAND RAILS LOOSE, LANDINGS PULLING AWAY FROM BUILDING.[SUBMIT PERMITS FOR REPAIRS]
CN073014 Failed to maintain exterior door in sound condition and repair. (13-196-550(d) and (e), 13-196-641) SOUTH BASEMENT EXTERIOR DOOR; DRYROTTED.
CN076044 Failed to maintain roof downspouts in good repair and working condition. (13-196-590, 13-196-630(b), 13-196-641, 18-29-1101, 18-29-1105, 18-29-1106) WEST BALCONY DOWNSPOUTS; BROKEN.
CN077014 Failed to maintain fence in good condition and repair. (7-28-060, 13-196-630, 13-196-641) WOOD FENCE; BROKEN.
CN101015 Failed to maintain interior walls and ceilings free from holes or cracks. (13-19-540(c)) FOYER WALL AND CEILING; BUCKLING. 1ST FLR.BATHROOM TUB WALL MILDEW, KITCHEN CEILING BUCKLING.
CN103015 Failed to maintain floor free from holes and wide cracks and free from loose, warped, protruding or rotting floor boards. (13-196-540(a) and (b)) 1ST FLR.KITCHEN FLOOR TILES BROKEN AND FLOOR ROTTED. 2ND FLR.FRONT BEDROOM WOOD STRIP FLOOR BROKEN, KITCHEN FLOOR TILES BROKEN.
CN104015 Replace broken, missing or defective window panes. (13-196-550 A) SOUTH ELEVATION, 2ND FLR.GLASS BLOCK WINDOW PANE; BROKEN.
CN104025 Failed to maintain window sash in good condition and so it fits reasonably tight within its frame. (13-196-550(b)) ENCLOSE PORCH WINDOW SASH; LOOSE IN FRAME.
CN104035 Failed to maintain windows in sound condition and good repair. (13-196-550(b) and (f)) 2ND FLR.KITCHEN WINDOW FRAME; ROTTED.
CN105015 Repair or replace defective door. (13-196-550) FOYER DOOR TO 2ND FLR.; DOOR PANE BOARDED UP. 2ND FLR.BATHROOM DOOR; BROKEN.
CN105025 Repair or replace door frame. (13-196-550) 1st FLR.KITCHEN DOOR FRAME; BROKEN. 2ND FLR.BATHROOM DOOR FRAME; THRESHOLD MISSING.
CN105045 Failed to install dead bolt lock, with at least one inch saw resistant bolt projection or with rim mounted deadbolt or vertical drop-bolt lock of equivalent security, at the entrance door of a dwelling unit. (13-164-030) 2ND FLR.APARTMENT DOOR; NO LOCK.
CN105085 Failed to provide and install building entrance door with deadlock latch with at least a 1/2 inch latch bolt projection for multi-unit residential buildings without an attendant being continuously on duty. (13-164-040) SOUTH EXTERIOR DOOR; NO DOOR LOCK.
CN106015 Failed to maintain interior stairway system in safe condition and sound repair. (13-196-570) INTERIOR STAIR, HAND RAIL; BROKEN LOOSE.
CN135016 Exterminate rodents in building and seal openings through which they gain access. (13-196-530 D, 13-196-630 C, 7-28-660) BUILDING MICE INFESTED.
CN136016 Exterminate roaches and keep dwelling insect-free. (13-196-630 C) BUILDING ROACH INFESTED.
CN197019 Install and maintain approved smoke detectors. (13-196-100 thru 13-196-160) Install a smoke detector in every dwelling unit. Install one on any living level with a habitable room or unenclosed heating plant, on the uppermost ceiling of enclosed porch stairwell, and within 15 feet of every sleeping room. Be sure the detector is at least 4 inches from the wall, 4 to 12 inches from the ceiling, and not above door or window. INTERIOR STAIR; NO SMOKE DETECTOR.
PL153017 Repair or replace defective faucet. (18-29-102.3, 18-29-424, 18-29-420.1) 2ND FLR.BATHROOM TUB FAUCET KNOB; BROKEN, KITCHEN FAUCET BROKEN LOOSE.
PL157047 Stop leaking water. (18-29-102.3) WEST PORCH; WATER LEAKING INTO BASEMENT. [WHEN IT RAINS FROM DOWNSPOUT] 1ST FLR.BATHROOM CEILING; LEAKS.
PL159027 Reset loose plumbing fixture. (18-29-102.3) 1ST FLR.KITCHEN SINK; LOOSE [CABINET CAVING IN].
PL159057 Repair defective plumbing and sewage system and stop odors. (18-29-102.3) BASEMENT AREA; SEWER ODOR.
PL162017 Keep plumbing clean and sanitary. (13-196-620 B, 13-196-630 B), (18-29-402.1), (18-29-402.1.1) 1ST FLR.BATHROOM TUB; UNSANITARY CONDITION.
PL169017 Remove sewage and stagnant water from basement and correct cause. (13-196-580 A, 7-28-060) BASEMENT AREA; STANDING WATER.